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GA-K8NS (rev. 2.0) AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-K8NS-2002 - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-K8NS(2.0) Jun. 1, 2005 Motherboard GA-K8NS(2.0) Jun. 1, 2005 - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 3
product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual". „ For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to the "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information you need. For more product details, please - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 16 1-7 Connectors Introduction 17 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 5
49 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 49 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 49 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 50 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 53 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 62 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 68 4-2 Troubleshooting 76 - 5 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 6
GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_USB ATX_12V ATX FDD SYS_FAN COMA LPT LAN COMB USB AUDIO1 F_AUDIO CPU_FAN ICS 1883 IT8712 AGP SUR_CEN CD_IN CODEC SPDIF_IO Socket 754 SATA0_SB SATA1_SB PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 GA-K8NS DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 IDE1 IDE2 CLR_CMOS BATTERY nVIDIA® - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 7
Block Diagram AGP Slot 4X / 8X AGPCLK (66MHz) AMD K8 Socket 754 CPU CPUCLK+/-(200MHz) DDR 400/333MHz DIMM DDR RAM Hyper Transport Bus 5 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) LAN RJ45 ICS 1883 PCI Bus BIOS nVIDIA® nForce3 250 2 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels LPC BUS Floppy LPT Port IT8712 COM - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 8
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instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 10
English 1-2 Feature Summary Motherboard CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Š GA-K8NS rev. 2.0 Š Socket 754 for AMD AthlonTM 64 processor (K8) Š 1600MHz system bus Š Supports core frequencies in excess of 2800+ and faster Š - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 11
rate of up 150 MB/s Š supports a maximum of 2 SATA connections Š Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems BIOS Š Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Š Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Š Supports @BIOS Š Supports EasyTune 5(Note 2) Overclocking Š Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/ DDR/ VDDQ(AGP - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 12
that the motherboard supports the set the CPU memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Check the processor pins to see that none are bent. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown in Figure 1.(90o to the plane of the motherboard GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 13
CPU. Install all the heat sink components (Please refer to the heat sink manual for detailed installation instructions). Fig.2 Please connect the heat sink power connector to the CPU_FAN connector located on the motherboard so that the heat sink can properly function to prevent CPU overheating. The - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 14
in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 15
Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the operating - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 16
Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to this connector. MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 17
13 7 24 11 12 13 14 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) SATA0_SB / SATA1_SB 8) PWR_LED 5 6 16 9 15 8 10 9) BATTERY 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SUR_CEN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) CLR_CMOS - 17 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 18
power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 +5V 20 +5V GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 19
connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 - 19 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 20
ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 21
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 22
2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 23
same as the pin assignments for the front audio header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer. Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound. 10 9 2 1 Pin No - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 24
14) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 25
and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power Power USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 26
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without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to select item - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 28
CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. „ Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled". GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 29
the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. „ Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. „ Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 30
. You can use one of two methods: • Auto • None Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST(default) Select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 31
to set the All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all other errors. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 32
that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks. Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 33
the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt an AGP card and a PCI VGA card on the motherboard. AGP Set Init display first to AGP. (Default value) PCI slot - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 34
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE On-Chip LAN(nVIDIA) On-Chip LAN BOOT ROM USB Host Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Serial-ATA 2(Internal PHY) AC97 Audio Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA IDE - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 35
support. Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) Serial-ATA 2 (Internal PHY) Enabled Enable Serial ATA supported. (Default value) Disabled Disable Serial ATA supported. AC97 Audio Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 35 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 36
port 1. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. IDE DMA transfer Enabled Disabled Detect the IDE UDMA automatically. (Default value) Disable this function. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 37
Ring on function. S3 Resume by USB device Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable Enable USB device wake up system from S3 suspend type. Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) - 37 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 38
5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard Power On password. AC BACK Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 39
value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9, 10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/PCI 5. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/PCI 5. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 40
. (Default value) CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Enabled Disable CPU/SYSTEM fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enable CPU/SYSTEM fan fail warning function. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 41
only. CPU OverClock in MHz 200MHz ~ 455MHz Increase CPU frequency as user selected. AGP OverClock in MHz 66MHz ~ 100MHz Increase AGP frequency as user selected. K8 CPU Clock Ratio Default Set K8 CPU +0.1v Increase DDR voltage +0.1V. +0.2v Increase DDR voltage +0.2V. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 42
Set User Password Load Optimized DefaultsS(aYve/N&)?ENxit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 43
Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password When you select this function, the following message will appear at Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 44
Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Quit Without Saving (YSa/Nve)?&NExit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 45
will continue to install other drivers. System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application. For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 46
English 3-2 Software Application This page displays all the tools that GIGABYTE developed and some free software. You can click an item to install it. 3-3 Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 47
English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 47 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 48
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5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 50
on. . . Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Boot from CD: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4. Set Password 5. Exit and Restart Build 2011 GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 51
ly Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc. Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1 Check System Health OK . . . Press DEL to Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4. Set Password 5. Exit and Restart 1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 52
all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the case, please use the boot from CD-ROM method to enter Set Password: Please input a 4-16 character long password (a-z or 0-9) or press Esc to exit You can set need for password entry, please select "Set Password" and under "New Password/Confirm - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 53
with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 54
Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task. Action bar: Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 55
flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8KNXPU.Fba, is listed. Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF004A Backup ROM Type - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 56
system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed. The BIOS file becomes Fba after updating. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 57
Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed. Two: Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 58
:tRemeset F10:Power Off Do not turn off power or reset your system at this stage!! After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 59
BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed. The BIOS file becomes F4 after updating Award Modular BIOS BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 60
. b. Click "Update New BIOS". c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: K8NS.F13). e. Complete update process following the instruction. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 61
II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot. III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's website for downloading and updating it according to method II - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 62
English 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard fails, the failure affects the entire array. JBOD is not really a RAID and does not support fault tolerance. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 63
more detailed setup information, please visit "Support\ Motherboard\ Technology Guide section" on our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw to read or download the information you need.) Configuring the NVIDIA RAID BIOS The NVRAID BIOS setup lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 64
NVIDIA RAID Utility May 10 2004 - Define a New Array - Striping Block: Optimal Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name [ ] Add 1.0.M ST3120026AS 1.1.M ST3120026AS [ ] Del [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 65
RAID BIOS Setup After assigning your RAID array disks, press F7. The Clear disk data prompt appears. RAID Mode: Mirroring NVIDIA RAID RAID drives. The Array List window appears, where you can review the RAID arrays that you have set up. You can select a disk array as boot device if you want to boot - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 66
all the data, otherwise press N. Press Enter again to go back to the previous screen and then press Ctrl + X to exit the RAID setup. Now that the RAID setup has been configured from the RAID BIOS, the next step is to configure and load drivers under Windows. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 66 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 67
recognized during the Windows setup process. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver CD-ROM to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode(Note 1). Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 68
of the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "2CH Speaker" to complete 2 channel audio configuration. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 69
Setup STEP 1: Connect the Front Speakers to "Line Out", the Rear Speakers to "Line In". STEP 2: Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function. Line In (Rear Speaker Out) Line - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 70
Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer Speakers to "MIC In". STEP 2: Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to and select "6CH Speaker" to complete 6 channel audio configuration. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 71
. STEP 2: Connect the Surround-Kit to the SUR_CEN connector located on the motherboard. STEP 3: There are two methods of 8 channel audio configuration: Method 1: Connect the front channels to the "Line Out" port located on the audio panel and the rear channels to the Surround-Kit "REAR R/L" port - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 72
(This method requires UAJ function) STEP 4: Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand audio configuration. Sound Effect Configuration: At the sound effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 73
(Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" connector is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket could link to the "SPDIF output" connector and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF device to the motherboard. 3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. (Note) If you want to use both of the 8 channel - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 74
Out jack, and microphone to MIC In jack. Auto-detecting: Please connect the devices to the right jacks as above. A window will appear as right picture if you setup the devices properly. Please note that 3D audio function will only appear when 3D audio inputs. GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 74 - - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 75
with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. UAJ Introduction UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) has a very smart feature: It will switch signal automatically when - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 76
: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 77
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Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address - Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI | User Manual - Page 80
Romania Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in Romania Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.com.ro GA-K8NS(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 80 -
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GA-K8NS
(rev. 2.0)
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 2002
12ME-K8NS-2002